It may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that promote violence. Deborah Hackworth goes over some bystander intervention information on this episode.

"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors.

Presentation at the 2019 Cass County Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil by Dan Moyle.

Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims.

Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence.

When domestic violence occurs in the home, it affects our work. It is not a private matter to be "dealt with" behind closed doors. Employers need to have policies on place just as they do for other situations.